SpeedWeed

AUGUST 2, 2021

A recent lawsuit filed against the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) claims that the organization did not make its meeting agenda available to the public, which violated a state law known as the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Between January and June 2021, the state has collected $43,166.199 in state and local sales taxes.

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NORML

MAY 15, 2020

Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees. In the city of Rochester, council members approved municipal legislation on Tuesday barring pre-employment marijuana testing for non-safety sensitive city employees.

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NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018. ”

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 17, 2020

As cannabis products become legal in more and more states, commercial interest grows in protecting the trademarks associated with those products. But what about state or common law rights in trademarks for cannabis products? Kiva Brands”) is a leading provider of cannabis-infused chocolates and confections.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

Senate lawmakers approved legislation yesterday that seeks to regulate patients’ access to select medical cannabis products. Senators voted 22 to 11 in favor of SB 165 , which licenses dispensaries to provide qualified patients with non-herbal cannabis preparations, such as marijuana-infused tablets or pills.

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2019

This week, Congressman Earl Blumenauer reserved HR 420 for his legislation, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act. A decades-long champion of cannabis reform, this marks the first time that Blumenauer has staked out the specific bill number 420. Will you tell your Representative to cosponsor the bill? Then spread the word!

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CannaMD

MAY 23, 2023

While conflicts between federal and state law may lead you to think otherwise, figuring out cannabis (and the difference between medical and recreational marijuana) isn’t that complicated at all. Medical Marijuana Vs. Regular Recreational Marijuana Or “Weed” So what is the […]

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The landscape of medical marijuana laws in the United States is complex and continually evolving. With federal and state regulations, varying laws by state, and ongoing updates, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of this ever-changing field.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2022

Despite progress over the past decade, the cannabis industry still struggles to access a fundamental piece of the U.S. Congress should either legalize cannabis or stop deputizing banks as drug enforcement investigators. To be clear, the existing policy does not ban financial services for the cannabis industry.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

A University of Mary Washington survey shows 61 percent of Virginians favor legalizing the adult use of marijuana. “It comes as no surprise that a majority of Virginians support legalizing marijuana. “Voter attitudes are no longer reflected in state law, and candidates on the campaign trail would be wise to take note.”

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

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LifeCannMD

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

As cannabis gains widespread popularity across the United States, a growing number of newcomers are searching about important topics like THC vs. CBD, the differences between cannabis and marijuana, how hemp plants factors into the conversation, and more.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Known as the Blumenauer-McClintock amendment after Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), this bipartisan language would restrict the Department of Justice from interfering in the 11 states that have legalized and regulate adult-use marijuana. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 25, 2019

A new Washington state law has marijuana cultivators concerned over the potential of cross-pollination from hemp growers, which could prove disastrous to their bottom line if it occurs – potentially costing them up to tens of thousands of dollars in damages.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2022

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we addressed the high-level concerns that a new investor should consider in making an investment in a state legal cannabis company. In this follow up, we address some of the more nuanced issues that investors should consider before deciding to invest in a specific cannabis company.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Are you interested in growing medical marijuana in Illinois? With the state’s medical cannabis program thriving, more patients are looking to cultivate their plants at home. How to Grow Medical Marijuana in Illinois Let’s start with the basics of growing medical marijuana in Illinois.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2019

Members of the Cincinnati City Council have voted in favor of a municipal measure eliminating criminal and civil penalties for marijuana possession. The new local law takes effect on July 12. Under the ordinance, activities involving the possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana will no longer be subject to local penalties.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Consumer products law blog. Class actions against CBD companies proliferate under federal and state law. These jurisdictions are among the few that have legalized Marijuana -sourced CBD for both medical and recreational uses, with the exception that Marijuana-sourced CBD remains illegal in Florida for recreational uses.

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NORML

JANUARY 14, 2019

Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) has introduced HR 493 : The Sensible Enforcement Of Cannabis Act, which would codify the protections that were outlined in the now-rescinded Cole Memo. Tax revenues from states like Colorado, Oregon, and Washington now exceed initial projections. Send a message in support of HR 493 now!

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Senate Tuesday that conflicting federal and state laws on the sale of marijuana and other cannabis products put bank supervisors in a “very difficult place.” about the Fed’s thoughts on the cannabis space, the leader of the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said before the U.S.

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NORML

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Licensed cannabis retailers in Colorado and Washington are highly compliant with state laws refusing the sale of products to minors, according to data published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. states,” is online here. .” states,” is online here.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 11, 2019

Marijuana Moment reports. Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday that he would prefer that Congress enact legislation allowing states to legalize marijuana instead of continuing the current approach under which a growing number of states have ended cannabis prohibition in conflict with federal law.

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. Mississippi’s Secretary of State’s Office notified lawmakers on Tuesday that petitioners, Mississippians for Compassionate Care , had gathered a sufficient number of signatures to place Measure 65 before voters this November.

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United Patients Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Medical marijuana has emerged as a promising option for many chronic pain sufferers seeking an effective and natural treatment that offers a safer alternative to prescription opioids and other medications. Additionally, terpenes found in cannabis can also contribute to the plant’s pain-relieving properties.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Majority Leader Hoyer on Friday announced that members of the House are anticipated to hold a floor vote next week on The SAFE Banking Act (HR1595), which explicitly permits banks and other financial institutions to work directly with state-legal marijuana businesses.

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MassRoots

AUGUST 3, 2020

New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tennessee recently enacted a minimal expansion of its medical marijuana law. The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, as a matter of federal law, products containing less than 0.3%

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Veriheal

JULY 19, 2023

In a landmark decision, the California Senate recently passed a bill prohibiting employers from questioning job applicants about their past marijuana use. This marks a significant milestone in the broader shift towards recognizing cannabis as a legal substance and adjusting employment practices accordingly.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 9, 2024

West Virginia’s medical marijuana program was established to provide patients with qualifying medical conditions access to medical cannabis as an alternative treatment option. The program was enacted into law in April 2017 with the passage of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 12, 2023

Sam Allard / Scene City Council President Blaine Griffin and Mayor Justin Bibb, outside the Justice Center. Both were involved. Read More

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2022

Supreme Court declined to hear two cases challenging Minnesota’s denial of workers’ compensation for medical marijuana used to treat work-related injuries. 1 (2020) , a Minnesota state law that requires employers to furnish medical treatment as may reasonably be required to treat a work-related injury. 176.135, subd.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 4, 2020

House debated a proposal to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. It leaves state laws on cannabis unchanged. The post C-SPAN: House Debate on Federal Deregulation of Marijuana first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. HR 3884 would provide some … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

A little more than a decade ago, marijuana use was illegal in every state. Marijuana use is now fully legal in 18 states and the District of Columbia, and an additional 18 states allow use for medical reasons. State Law Considerations. Off-Duty Marijuana Use. Off-Duty Marijuana Use.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 8, 2020

Increased drugged driving, greater youth access to marijuana and insufficient officer training are a few of … Read More. Here’s what the report is outlining… PULLMAN, Wash.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

While marijuana use remains illegal at the federal level, 27 states and the District of Columbia have made medical use legal. This dataset includes states with comprehensive medical marijuana programs; it does not include state laws allowing the medical use of “low THC” products in certain situations.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 30, 2024

Medical marijuana in the United States has undergone a significant transformation. From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. Medical Marijuana Cultivation Process The journey of medical marijuana begins with cultivation.

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Leafly

JANUARY 17, 2020

State laws are constantly shifting on cannabis legalization. Learn more about states where marijuana is legal—either for adult-use, medical use, or both. The post Where is cannabis legal? appeared first on Leafly.

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